Jones' mother was also indicted. Cheryl Jones faces a single charge of tampering with evidence. Cheryl Jones is the principal at Twenhofel Middle School and was placed on paid administrative leave, according to Dixie Heights Superintendent Terri Cox-Cruey.

The two held hands as they approached the defense table ahead of their hearing Monday. They pleaded not guilty.

Alleged Victim Defends Jones

Prosecutor Sarah Farmer asked that Sarah Jones have no contact with the victim's family, but Attorney Charles Lester Jr. told Judge Patricia Summe, "The alleged victim's family is here supporting these defendants today."

Summe lowered the bond to $15,000 for each woman. Both women will wear electronic monitoring bracelets as a condition of their release.

A pre-trial date was set for June 11, with the trial scheduled for June 27.

National media outlets, such as NBC's "Today" show and "Inside Edition," were also in court. "Today" highlighted the case on its broadcast Monday morning.